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President Truman Vs. General Douglas Macarthur
Summary: Essay discusses the problems of General Douglas MacArthur's career.
Throughout United States history, the United States military has seen many great generals. Although it received very little attention and is often referred to as the "forgotten" war, the Korean War had a lasting effect on America's domestic and foreign affairs. While the National Archives holds tens of thousands of documents relating to the Korean War, some of the most interesting documents are about the controversial dismissal of the Commander in Chief, General Douglas MacArthur. General MacArthur was one of the finest generals ever to command United States troops, but yet he was the most controversial. General MacArthur showed bravery, intelligence, and love for his country, but he was suddenly relieved from duty by President Truman. General Douglas MacArthur's removal from duty by President Truman was the correct action to take, even considering MacArthur's long time dedication to the United States military and his good leadership, he still...
This section contains 1,650 words (approx. 6 pages at 300 words per page) |